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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.91, 33,197.37 and 13,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.91, 33,197.37 and 13,301.39 is: 18,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.91 : 33,197.37 = 13,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.91/33,197.37 = 13,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.91x = 33,197.37 × 13,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.91x = 441,571,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,571,165.34/24,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.27

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